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| Recruiting authority | Punjab Police, Government of Punjab |
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| Last successful check | 12 Nov 2026 |
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| Last date | 30 Mar 2026 |
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- Updated March 27, 2026 10:34 AM
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- Applications closed on 30 March 2026. The original recruitment details are preserved below.
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- Punjab Police has released Advertisement No. 01 of 2026 for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 to fill 3298 Constable vacancies in District Police Cadre and Armed Police Cadre through a common Computer Based Test, Physical Screening Test and Physical Measurement Test.
- The notification announces 2522 tentative vacancies in District Cadre and 776 tentative vacancies in Armed Police Cadre (excluding sportsperson quota) with detailed category‑wise and women‑reservation breakup for General, SC Balmiki/Mazhbi Sikh, SC Ramdasia & Others, BC, Ex‑Servicemen, EWS, Wards of Police Personnel and Wards of Freedom Fighters.
- Eligible 10+2 pass candidates who meet the age, educational and Punjabi language requirements can submit their Punjab Police Constable Application Form 2026 online from 10 March 2026 (7:00 PM) to 30 March 2026 (11:55 PM) at iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2026, choosing preference for District or Armed Cadre.
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Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Overview
District Cadre Vacancies (Total: 2522)
Armed Cadre Vacancies (Total: 776)
- Note: The number of vacancies may be increased or decreased by Punjab Government/Punjab Police before completion of the recruitment process. Sports quota vacancies will be filled separately.
Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 - Important Dates
Punjab Police Constable Eligibility Criteria 2026
- Educational Qualification: Candidates must have passed 10+2 or its equivalent from a recognized Education Board/University. In the case of Ex‑servicemen, the minimum educational qualification required is Matriculation.
- Mandatory Punjabi Qualification: All candidates must have passed Matriculation with Punjabi as a compulsory or elective subject or have passed any other equivalent examination in Punjabi language as specified by the Punjab Government on or before 01 January 2026.
- Age Limit: The minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is 28 years as on 1st January 2026. Relaxation in upper age is applicable: up to 5 years (maximum 33 years) for SC and Backward Classes residents of Punjab, Ex‑servicemen of Punjab can deduct actual service length plus 3 years from their age, and regular employees of Punjab Government/other State or Central Government also get relaxation up to 5 years (maximum 33 years).
- Physical Standards (Height): Male candidates must have a minimum height of 5 feet 7 inches (170.2 cm), while female and transgender candidates must have a minimum height of 5 feet 2 inches (157.5 cm) for both District and Armed Police Cadre.
Punjab Police Constable Salary 2026
- Selected candidates under Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 will receive pay as per the Punjab Government’s finance and police rules for newly recruited constables.
- Pay Scale: As per Punjab Government Notification No. FD‑FP‑10MISC/87/2020‑2FP1 dated 29.12.2020 and Punjab Police (First Amendment) Rules 2025, the pay scale for Constable is Rs. 19,900/‑ and the minimum pay admissible is Rs. 19,900/‑ per month for the first three years from the date of joining, along with other applicable allowances as per state government norms.
Punjab Police Constable Application Fees 2026
- The application and examination fee for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 varies by category and must be paid online through the payment gateway integrated with the application form.
- Fee Structure: General category candidates have to pay a total of Rs. 1200 (Rs. 550 application fee + Rs. 650 examination fee). SC/ST of all states and Backward Classes of Punjab, and EWS candidates must pay Rs. 700 (Rs. 550 application fee + Rs. 150 examination fee).
- Ex‑servicemen (ESM) of Punjab and their lineal descendants need to pay Rs. 500 (application fee only). The fee is non‑refundable and payable only in online mode.
Punjab Police Constable Selection Process 2026
- The Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 selection process consists of three stages:
Stage-II: Physical Screening Test (PST) & Physical Measurement Test (PMT)
- Candidates qualifying Paper-I and Paper-II will be shortlisted for Stage-II based on merit.
Physical Screening Test (PST):
Physical Measurement Test (PMT):
- Height measurement as per eligibility criteria mentioned above
- Candidates not meeting minimum height will be disqualified
- Note: Pregnant female candidates may request postponement of PST/PMT by submitting medical certificate from government hospital. One opportunity will be given within 6 months after delivery.
Stage-III: Document Scrutiny
- Candidates qualifying Stage-II will be called for document verification. Required documents include:
- Matriculation certificate (proof of age)
- 10+2 or equivalent certificate
- Punjabi qualification proof
- Domicile certificate (for female candidates applying under General category)
- Category certificate (SC/BC/EWS/Ex-Servicemen, etc.)
- NOC (for serving government employees)
- Photo identity proof (Aadhaar, Driving License, PAN, Voter ID, or Passport)
- Note: Candidates unable to produce original documents will not be considered for selection.
How to Apply for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026
- Candidates who meet the eligibility conditions for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026 must submit their application online through the official recruitment portal within the specified dates.
- Step 1 – Visit Recruitment Portal: Go to https://iur.ls/punjabpolicerecruitment2026 (also accessible via the Recruitment link on punjabpolice.gov.in) and click on the link for Constable Recruitment 2026.
- Step 2 – Registration: Complete the one‑time registration by entering basic personal details, mobile number and email ID. After successful registration, note the generated registration ID and password to log in to the portal.
- Step 3 – Fill Online Application Form: Log in and fill the Punjab Police Constable Application Form 2026 with personal details, educational qualifications, category, reservation claims, home district and preference for District and/or Armed Cadre. Candidates applying for District Cadre must also indicate 15 district preferences for posting.
- Step 4 – Upload Documents & Pay Fee: Upload scanned copies of photograph, signature, ID proof, educational certificates, Punjabi language proof and reservation certificates as applicable, then pay the applicable Punjab Police Constable application & examination fee 2026 using online payment modes such as net banking, debit/credit card or UPI.
- Step 5 – Final Submission & Print: Review all the details carefully and submit the application form. Download and print the filled Punjab Police Constable online application form 2026 and fee receipt for future reference, CBT, PST/PMT and document scrutiny stages.
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Q2. What is the eligibility for Punjab Police Constable Recruitment 2026?
- Candidates must possess 10+2 or equivalent qualification from a recognized board (Matriculation for Ex-Servicemen), age between 18-28 years (as on 01.01.2026) with age relaxation for reserved categories, minimum height of 170.2 cm for male and 157.5 cm for female/transgender, and mandatory Punjabi qualification at Matriculation level.
Q3. How many vacancies are available in Punjab Police Recruitment 2026?
- Total 3298 vacancies are available - 2522 in District Cadre (including 825 for women) and 776 in Armed Cadre (including 259 for women). Vacancies are distributed across various categories including General, SC, BC, EWS, Ex-Servicemen, Wards of Police Personnel and Wards of Freedom Fighters.
Q4. What is the selection process for Punjab Police Constable 2026?
- The selection process consists of three stages: Stage-I (Computer Based Test with Paper-I and Paper-II), Stage-II (Physical Screening Test and Physical Measurement Test), and Stage-III (Document Scrutiny). Final merit will be based on marks obtained in Paper-I after normalization.
Q5. What is the salary of Police Constable in Punjab Police?
- Selected candidates will receive a minimum pay of Rs. 19,900/- per month for three years from the date of joining, along with admissible allowances such as DA, HRA and other benefits as per Punjab Government rules and Punjab Police (First Amendment) Rules, 2025.
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